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Belleville Police Warn: Avoid Flooded Streets and Downed Powerlines
BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Department issued a warning to the community at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, regarding significant water accumulation on the roadways due to ongoing rainfall. “If you see a street covered by water, do not attempt to drive through it,” the police department...
Driver hits St. Clair County police car in stolen car, runs away
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Clair County police car was struck by a driver Tuesday morning in Belleville around 3 a.m. Authorities told First Alert 4 crews they were working on a call that involved a stolen vehicle. They say the driver of the vehicle struck a St. Clair County squad car, crashed into a ditch, and ran away.
Swansea Police Bid Farewell to Respected Dispatcher Jennings
SWANSEA — After nearly three decades of dedicated service, Dispatcher Lori Jennings is retiring from the Swansea Police Department. Her last day of work marks the end of a 27-year career, during which she became a well-respected and integral part of the team. The Swansea Police Department expressed their...
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Deputy Ike Earns Top Academic Honor at Police Academy
BELLEVILLE – Deputy Rhiannon Ike and her fellow members of the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy Part Time Session #34 celebrated the completion of their 11-month program. The ceremony, held last week at the college’s main campus, marked the culmination of months of rigorous training and dedication. Deputy...
Man sentenced in Soulard carjacking
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- A Cahokia Heights man was sentenced to eight years in prison for a 2022 carjacking in St. Louis’ Soulard neighborhood. Brandon Best, 21, previously pleaded guilty to a carjacking charge and possessing and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. The...
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